Level 2 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Vaughan.
The Year 12 English course is designed to strengthen the analytical skills developed in previous years. The course will have a particular focus on developing critical literacy as well as the study of language and a range of literary texts: short, extended and visual.
The UE literacy and Auckland University literacy requirements can be met through success in this course. However students should be aware that they will need to attempt and pass both external standards to meet the reading requirement through this course alone.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will:
study a visual text and at least one short text
draft a piece of portfolio writing
complete a close viewing assessment
Term 2
Students will:
complete an oral presentation assessment
study an extended written text
draft a piece of portfolio writing
learn how to analyse unfamiliar texts
Term 3
Students will:
select, edit and publish their writing portfolio for assessment
study at least one short text
practise how to analyse unfamiliar texts
revise prior learning and sit a practice examination
Term 4
Students will revise and prepare for external examinations.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of Year 11 English to a satisfactory standard. Students who are concerned about their progress in Year 11 English should discuss the options of English Foundation or ESOL with their teacher or the TiC.
Pathway
This course will encourage a life-long interest in literature and language through an analytical approach to classic and contemporary texts. Students will develop their communication, critical thinking and organisational skills, all of which are required in most university courses and valued in a wide variety of careers.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.